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Ensaladang Talbos ng Kamote

Sweet potato leaves and tomato salad with a simple vinaigrette dressing. It's an easy-to-make, healthy, and delicious side dish that pairs well with your favorite grilled meat or fish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 40 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 bundle kamote leaves
  • 1 large Roma tomato, diced
  • 2 shallots, peeled and sliced thinly
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon canola or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Pick the leaves from the stems. Under cold, running water, wash and drain well.
  2. Steam kamote leaves for about 1 to 2 minutes or just until wilted. Or, in a pot over medium heat, bring about 2 cups of water to a boil. Briefly dip leaves in the boiling water for about 10 to 20 seconds or just wilted.
  3. Quickly plunge leaves in iced water for about 30 to 40 seconds or until cold. Drain well.
  4. In a bowl, combine kamote leaves, tomatoes, and shallots.
  5. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, fish sauce, oil, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss to combine.

Notes

  • Make the salad extra yummy by adding chopped salted eggs (itlog na maalat) for a touch of savory flavor.
  • Toss in some chopped Thai chili peppers if you want a kick of spice.
  • If storing for future meals, keep the vegetables and dressing in separate containers to maintain texture. You can also seed the tomatoes to prevent from watering down the salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 40kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Potassium 395mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 5446IU (109%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Calories 40kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Potassium 395mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 5446IU 109%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.